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People at low risk of a heart attack could still benefit from taking cholesterol-lowering drugs, researchers say.

The original article can be found at: http://news.ninemsn.com.au/health/8511318/low-risk-people-benefit-from-heart-drugs

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This is a good story which covers most aspects needed to inform readers. It makes clear these drugs are available and an extension of their current use would come at a high cost to the PBS. Diet, exercise and weight control are cited as important alternatives before drugs are considered. It also includes an excellent independent comment from the Heart Foundation. Missing was the evidence behind the findings, any adverse events associated with the drugs and exactly what the findings are: there is only reference to benefits in a low cardiovascular risk population.

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